Talent Acquisition Specialist/Recruiter (51479)

VELVET TACO•Dallas, TX

3d•$60,000 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a kick-ass Talent Acquisition Specialist/Recruiter to join our Tribe at the Restaurant Support Office! The People Operations Manager reports directly to the Director of People Operations and works closely with other members of the Restaurant Support Office and Field Operations to ensure proper staffing and compliance with support policies and procedures across all Velvet Taco restaurants. Primary responsibilities include full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, and other HR functions, including employee relations and retention initiatives. The ideal candidate is a true brand ambassador, a resourceful and enthusiastic professional with a strong recruiting background, knowledge of current industry trends, and leadership experience. This position will be the main point of contact for Directors of Operations and restaurants in the assigned regions with all their People needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field required (human resources, communications, management, hospitality)
4 days in the office with 1 work from home day
Bilingual, Spanish preferred
Minimum 3-5 years of recruiting
Expert knowledge in using Internet-based recruiting techniques, including social networking sites, hiring platforms, and online job boards, is required
Works well independently and as a member of a team
Ability to partner and manage cross-functionally
Professionally handles time-sensitive/confidential information appropriately
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with articulate presentation and facilitation skills
Exceptional organizational skills
Travel 10% (as necessary to existing and future Velvet Taco locations)

Nice To Haves

Restaurant, retail, or high-volume multi-unit industry experience preferred.
PHR, SPHR certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manages the full-cycle recruiting process, including sourcing, screening, scheduling interviews, drafting offer letters, and administering background checks and I-9 documentation for all management positions.
Assists with all onboarding and offboarding duties, including administering or facilitating new-hire paperwork, conducting I-9 Verifications as necessary, and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
Partners with the Sr. People Operations Manager, by identifying hiring needs and selecting top talent to meet the company’s long-term growth plans.
Identifies a high-quality pool of internal and external candidates through utilizing various online job boards, networking, and referral programs.
Coordinates travel for candidates during the interview process and for managers training out of state when necessary.
Acts as an internal consultant, training and educating Hiring Managers on talent acquisition processes and modeling best practices.
Manages Applicant Tracking System (Paycom) by maintaining daily workflow of candidates and posting new positions.
Drafts hiring ads and job posting verbiage to attract top talent.
Demonstrates out-of-the-box thinking to develop new Talent Acquisition strategies to support long-term growth plans and keep us cutting edge.
Participates in weekly People Calls and Quarterly GM meetings.
Attends NRO Kickoff meetings, manages hiring campaigns, and keeps the team in the loop on staffing progress.